Boston Watch Co. Private Label Movement #695384 with Goold's Patent Regulator Closeup of Frank C. Goold's Patent Regulator c.1877 "Boston Watch Co." private label manufactured by the Hampden Watch Company. This movement is consistent with the "Railway" grade offered by Hampden during this era, featuring nickel plates, factory adjustment, and 15 jewels in gold settings... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 4 days ago

c.1880 Lancaster Watch Co. "Grim Reaper" Trade Card This c.1880 Lancaster Watch Co. trade card was graciously digitized by an anonymous member of our community. The illustration depicts the grim reaper mounted on top of an early Lancaster watch movement. The text reads: "Buy the Lancaster - The Best Value Watch In The World - For The Money." Due to the striking theme exhibited on this promotional trade card, it represents one of the most iconic and collectible ephemera items from the Lancaster Watch Company... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 1 month ago

c.1883 Lancaster Watch Company Advertisement This c.1883 Lancaster Watch Company advertisement was graciously digitized by an anonymous member of our community. The promotional publication includes various testimonials from passenger depot employees at the Pennsylvania Railroad in an attempt to associate Lancaster watches with the thriving railroad industry. The "Keystone" and "West End" grades are highlighted in the endorsements praising the accuracy of the company's watches. This advertisement represents the height of the promising young company before a downward spiral culminating in complete failure amidst the watch club scandal. ... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 1 month ago